Tableau Visualization


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level


Overview/Description
Tableau is groundbreaking data visualization software that connects easily to nearly any data source. It allows for immediate insight by transforming data into visually appealing interactive visualizations called dashboards. This is achieved on the fly by way of an easy to use drag-and-drop interface. The goal of data visualization is to communicate information clearly and efficiently to users. In this course, you will learn your way around the Tableau interface, how to make data connections, and use parameters for filtering. This course uses Tableau 9.0.

Target Audience
Data analysts who wish to become more familiar with the Tableau platform

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.8

Lesson Objectives

Tableau Visualization

  • start the course
  • recall the different sections of the data window
  • describe how shelves and cards are used
  • use the show me tab
  • define dimensions and measures as they relate to Tableau
  • choose different mark types
  • use different color options
  • change the size of marks
  • change the shape of marks
  • use text tables
  • display multiple measures
  • customize the tooltips
  • use the formatting options on the header, marks and axes
  • create a shared axis chart
  • create a dual axis chart
  • work with a multi-measure marks card
  • connect to various data sources
  • customize the view of the data
  • extract data
  • blend data
  • filter data in the viewer
  • use parameters in the viewer
  • use worksheet actions
  • create and customize a chart

    • Course Number:
    df_tabf_a01_it_enus

    Expertise Level
    Beginner